August 8 Thank you for not chewing gum  Today’s Agenda: Objective: Materials: Pencil science notebook science folder Nature of Science worksheet Today’s Agenda: Bell work Notes Finish Nature of Science Work on portrait & Paragraph Objective: Today we will discuss the nature of science and technology Daily Question: Are science and technology related? Explain.

The Nature of Science Theory: well-substantiated explanation of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method. It is repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation

Lap Equipment Review Beaker: used for measuring and mixing liquids, measured in mL. Triple Beam Balance: used to measure mass of an object, measured in grams. Goggles: used to protect your face during a lab. Graduated Cylinder: used to measure liquids, read the bottom of the curve or the meniscus. Stopper: used for closing off a flask or test tube. Infrared Radiation Gun (IR Gun): used for measuring temperature in degrees Celsius °C. Hand Lens: used for looking at small objects and making them bigger. Pipet/dropper: used for measuring drops of liquid.

The Nature of Science “Who studies what?” Worksheet – 1/group  go over in class Read “Nature of Science” w/group  Complete Worksheet Go over answers and turn in!

Your job is to draw yourself as a scientist Assignment Your job is to draw yourself as a scientist **Due Friday – August 11th !**

Brainstorm – Circle Map Science I did over the summer

Scienceography **Due Friday – August 11th !** Write a power paragraph describing yourself as a scientist. 4 Your paragraph is extremely well-written. You show exceptional word choice, and voice. 3 Include your: Strengths Challenges things you do every day to practice science. Your paragraph should have a topic sentence, 3 supporting details, examples, transitions, and a concluding sentence. Highlighted appropriately 2 Some of the above information is missing/ incomplete/ incorrect 1 The majority of the above information is missing/ incomplete/ incorrect